*Bright color palette for a custom bedroom built by Wood & Co.*

How to Add Color to Your Interiors with the 60-30-10 Rule

May 29, 2026

Color has always been one of the most powerful ways to shape the feel of a space. It can make a room feel calm and understated, bold and energetic, or warm and inviting. It is also one of the clearest ways to express personality and create interiors that feel layered, intentional, and memorable. But while color can completely transform a room, it can also be difficult to get right, especially when working with multiple shades at once.

We constantly see beautifully curated interiors across magazines, Pinterest, and Instagram, and wonder why certain palettes feel so effortless and cohesive. In reality, successful color schemes are rarely random. Without a clear sense of balance, it is easy to fall back on safer combinations like all-neutrals or a single accent color paired with white.

The good news is that creating a balanced palette does not have to feel intimidating. There are simple design principles that can help bring structure and harmony to a space while still leaving room for creativity. One of the most well-known is the 60-30-10 rule or 3-color rule, a straightforward guideline for building balanced and visually dynamic interior color schemes.

WoodnCo_Millwork_Custom-Bar-and-Fireplace — *Built-in white oak bar and fireplace by Wood & Co.*

The Rise of the Home Bar: Cabinetry Designed for Entertaining

May 18, 2026

Entertaining at home has always been a hallmark of gracious living, but in recent years, the way homeowners host has evolved. Today’s luxury residences are no longer defined solely by expansive kitchens or formal dining rooms. Instead, they are shaped by thoughtfully designed spaces that support connection, celebration, and ease. Among these, the home bar has emerged as one of the most sought-after features in high-end interiors.

Once considered a bonus or a tucked-away amenity, the modern home bar has become an intentional design element—one that blends function, craftsmanship, and lifestyle. At the center of this evolution is cabinetry. More than storage, custom millwork transforms the home bar into a seamless architectural feature that elevates both daily living and entertaining.

NYCxDESIGN 2026: Where Design Culture and Industry Meet

May 8, 2026

Next week, from May 14 to 20, the NYCxDESIGN Festival returns. It is the New York City official design week, annual celebration of design across disciplines. As the city’s official design festival, it brings together over 163,000 designers, architects, innovators, industry leaders, and enthusiasts from New York and around the world.

With more than 250 hosted events, trade fairs, exhibits, installations, talks, and keynotes all around the area, this festival is undoubtedly influential in the city’s design scene. It provides a platform for diverse voices in a vast array of design disciplines

Side-by-side of two white oak bath vanities. One side has floating vanities, the other side has freestanding vanities. — *Two white oak bath vanities from two different Wood & Co. projects side-by-side.*

Floating vs Freestanding Bathroom Vanities: Which is Right?

April 14, 2026

When planning a bathroom renovation, the vanity often becomes one of the most important decisions you’ll make. It’s not just a place for the sink—it’s where daily routines begin and end. The vanity sets the tone for the room, influences how the space functions, and can dramatically shape how the bathroom feels.

One of the most common questions homeowners faces is whether to choose a floating vanity or a freestanding vanity. Both styles can work beautifully, but each creates a different experience in terms of design, storage, and practicality.

Understanding how they differ can help you choose the option that truly fits your home and your lifestyle. Let’s start by looking at one of the most popular contemporary choices.

woodnco living room wall unit 002 — *Custom media and storage unit by Wood & Co.*

Designing Media Units That Actually Work

March 10, 2026

Media units are often chosen late in the design process, after the larger furniture pieces are already in place. Many rely on standard consoles or wall-mounted setups that seem to fit well enough, offering a familiar solution that’s easy to implement.

But as living rooms and family spaces take on more roles—hosting, relaxing, working, and entertaining, those standard solutions don’t always hold up. Small issues and mild inconveniences can quietly affect how the space feels over time. In this article, we’ll explore what makes a media unit truly functional, and how thoughtful design decisions can transform it from an afterthought into an integral part of the room.